Build the foundation: ramp, fixing, and staying power Once the commander is set, lock in reliable mana acceleration (rocks + land-based ramp) so you consistently reach the mid and late game this is a big reason the best Angel commanders in MTG feel smooth instead of sluggish
Enlightened Tutor became the backbone for many combo-based decks because it could fetch most pieces of combo-based engines, including at various times Aluren, Enduring Renewal, Opalescence, Cadaverous Bloom, Pattern of Rebirth, Icy Manipulator, and Winter Orb
When it comes to Standard finance, the prices can only spread so thin before you start scratching you head about powerful rares at $3 or $4 prices
The Mythos
That information lets you sequence correctly, hold up the right answers, or commit safely without walking into a disaster